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I agree with your points but I do not believe bin-Laden will necesaarily do what he says he will do and therefore I do not "really doubt this".

It hinges on the accuracy of the translation and there are two expert independent sources saying that this is the correct translation. That they concur and are of vastly different political outlooks adds credibility to their translations as well.

Also, it seems likely to me that bin-Laden would prefer a President whom he perceives would not be so aggressive overseas especially in the Middle East. I know the liberals on this forum disagree with this assessment, but if the translation proves to be what these sources say it is, that will prove that their view is wrong and that bin-Laden would prefer Kerry.